tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 1st, mistake 2nd, led from 7th, headed entering straight, soon ridden, dropped to last 2 out, behind when bad mistake at last
led, slight mistake 3rd, slipped on bend after 6th, mistake and headed 7th, not fluent next, led entering straight, ridden from 2 out, stayed on well from last
held up in last, slight mistake 1st, not fluent 3rd, trailing in last 6th, closer briefly in 3rd 4 out, 3rd when slight mistake next, improved into 2nd and ridden 2 out, kept on same pace from last
Theatre Mill scored over fences in April and this is where his future lies though he's performed with credit in his last two starts over timber against decent opposition. He will need to improve here as will Blue Cannon, who made a successful debut over the bigger obstacles but then ran poorly on his next three starts. He's likely to do better in time though this looks between DARWINS FOX and Nearly Nama'd. The former has been hurdling with a close second to Simenon in a Tipperary Grade 3 the highlight but he's also won a novice chase at that level which is why he's carrying a penalty. He looks to have just too much quality for Dessie Hughes' charge, a debut winner over fences at Kilbeggan in May and subsequently going well in strong handicaps.
Blue Cannon (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Always in rear, behind and no danger from 5 out, last of 4, well behind Buckers Bridge (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f chs in Nov.
Nearly Nama'd (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, progress on inner to lead entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Pass The Hat (10-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcap ch gd in Aug.
Theatre Mill (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Held up in rear, 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 6l behind The Plan Man (10-13) at Listowel 2m hdl gd.
Darwins Fox (FR) 7-4 (11-2) Prominent, led after 2nd, clear from next, reduced lead 6 out, clear again from 4 out, pushed along approaching 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on well run-in, reduced lead close home but always holding on, won at Cork 2m 2f hdl gd in Aug beating The Game Changer (10-13) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
